This document outlines the technical work requirements for a Grade 1 piano exam, including scales, broken chords, and exercises that candidates must prepare. Candidates can choose between two sets of scales and broken chords and must perform two exercises selected from different groups.
This document outlines the technical work requirements for a Grade 1 piano exam, including scales, broken chords, and exercises that candidates must prepare. Candidates can choose between two sets of scales and broken chords and must perform two exercises selected from different groups.
This document outlines the technical work requirements for a Grade 1 piano exam, including scales, broken chords, and exercises that candidates must prepare. Candidates can choose between two sets of scales and broken chords and must perform two exercises selected from different groups.
This document outlines the technical work requirements for a Grade 1 piano exam, including scales, broken chords, and exercises that candidates must prepare. Candidates can choose between two sets of scales and broken chords and must perform two exercises selected from different groups.
Candidates prepare either section 1 or section 2. All candidates must also prepare section 3. Further information is available in the graded syllabus. Choice of technical work should be indicated on the submission portal. Scales & broken chords are in Trinity’s Piano Scales & Arpeggios from 2015: Initial-Grade 5. Exercises (a) and (b) from each group are in Trinity’s Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises from 2021: Grade 1 (both editions). Exercises (c) and (d) from each group are in Trinity’s Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises from 2023: Grade 1 (both editions).
Either 1. SCALES & BROKEN CHORDS SET A (from memory) – All requirements should be performed. SCALES F major right hand E minor (candidate choice of either harmonic or melodic or min. left hand mf legato one octave natural minor) ♩ = 70 Chromatic scale in contrary motion starting on D hands together BROKEN CHORDS G major left hand min. mf legato one octave D minor right hand ♩. = 50
Or 2. SCALES & BROKEN CHORDS SET B (from memory) – All requirements should be performed. SCALES G major left hand D minor (candidate choice of either harmonic or melodic or min. right hand mf legato one octave natural minor) ♩ = 70 C major contrary motion hands together BROKEN CHORDS F major right hand min. mf legato one octave E minor left hand ♩. = 50
3. EXERCISES (music may be used) – Candidates choose and perform two exercises (selected from different groups). Group 1 1a. Sunny Afternoon 1b. Good Morning for tone, balance and voicing 1c. Wanderer 1d. Stepladder Group 2 2a. Walk and Whistle 2b. Country Estate for co-ordination 2c. Ironing Out 2d. Footsteps Group 3 3a. Thoughtful Mood 3b. At the Market for finger & wrist strength and flexibility 3c. Echo Chamber 3d. Snakes and Ladders
